The first clash of the F-35 and su-57Э will be held at the international arms market

The first clash of the F-35 and su-57Э will be held at the international arms market

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Su-57Э: export model

In the Spring of 2019, it became known that Russia agreed on a package of documents, which allows the export of modern Russian fighter of the fifth generation. The export model of the su-57Э may be of interest to foreign customers, who for various reasons can't buy American fighter fifth generation F-35.

Among the possible buyers of the newest Russian fighter called the countries of Asia and the Middle East. To the most likely buyers include Algeria. Obviously, the first "clash" of the F-35 and su-57Э will be held at the international arms market. Simultaneously, I want to believe that the real clashes with the involvement of these two aircraft will never happen.

The Program of creating the fifth generation fighter is very expensive, afford such costs can not all countries. As noted in the American military-political edition of The National Interest, the US and China can overcome the enormous costs for the development of combat aircraft alone, while the Russian Federation, apparently, will have to cover part of the cost on development and creation of the su-57 by the supply of aircraft to foreign customers.The cost of the programs differs significantly. The program cost of the F-35 is estimated at $ 55 billion. Lockheed Martin and other manufacturers produced more than 390 aircraft F-35 Lightning II. The Russian program creation fighter fifth generation was estimated at about $ 3 billion. Currently, Russia has built 10 flight prototype of the su-57 from the part of the pilot batch. Two first serial fighter of the Russian defense Ministry will receive up to 2020.

Su-57 pilot batch

Su-57 can be a fifth-generation fighter for all. Traditionally experts have attributed to its competitive advantages lower cost than the American production. An important distinction recognizes that the United States at one time completely banned the sale of the first fifth generation fighter F-22 to third countries and sales to more light, the F-35 are suitable selectively supplying only to its allies. China is not ready to sell his own fifth generation fighter J-20. Against this background, Russia expresses its willingness to sell the su-57 to all potential customers, and this is a great opportunity for countries that would like to, but unable to purchase other planes of the fifth generation.

Potential buyers su-57

Currently, the military experts are discussing the possibility of a price war in the global market between the Russian su-57Э and the American F-35. Discuss how countries can become buyers of Russian aviation complex of the fifth generation and who are willing to consider such a purchase. Among the possible buyers of the su-57Э there is one NATO state is Turkey.It is Worth noting that Turkey is a party to the multinational program of creating the fifth generation fighter F-35 Lightning II, which is implemented under the auspices of the United States. In the supply of electronic parts and components for the aircraft involved at least 10 Turkish industrial enterprises. The F-35 was supposed to be the first fifth generation aircraft in the Turkish air force. Only Ankara was going to buy at least 100 such combat vehicles. But in today's reality, the shipment may not take place. The problem is the purchase by Ankara of the Russian anti-aircraft missile system s-400 "Triumph". American lawmakers have already talked about the fact that they can stop sending fighter planes to Turkey if the latter does not refuse from purchasing Russian air defense systems.

F-35 Lightning II

Head of the state Corporation "rostec" Sergey Chemezov has previously stated that Moscow is ready to hold negotiations with Ankara for the supply of the fifth generation fighter su-57Э, if Turkey will be forced to exit production of the F-35 Lightning II. According to Chemezov, Turkey is an attractive market for modern Russian fighter of the fifth generation.

Earlier, foreign Minister of Turkey Mevlut Cavusoglu clearly hinted to Washington that in case of refusal to supply F-35, Ankara will gain the same fighters from other countries. And the Turkish state news Agency Anadolu has previously prepared a comparison of the su-57 with the American fifth generation fighter F-35, considering Russian aircraft as an alternative. Suitable material with the infographic came out in April 2019. Among other things stood out clear superiority of the Russian fighter maximum speed and maneuverability. Su-57 is equipped with two engines, and the lighter American F-35 only one. The maximum flight speed of su-57 is up to 2600 km/h, while its competitor can accelerate only up to 1931 km/h Russian aircraft is superior to the enemy in payload mass, which is estimated at 10 tons, the American fighter – 8.16 tons. Also, the su-57 can be in the sky almost twice the 5.8 hours, compared to 2.36 hours the F-35.But Turkey is not the most obvious buyer of Russian fighter of the fifth generation. Interest in the aircraft to demonstrate Egypt and Algeria. But the Egyptian air force and so a motley fleet of combat aircraft, su-57Э could be 8 type of combat aircraft for Cairo,that creates a lot of logistical difficulties in the maintenance of this Park. At the same time, Egypt has been actively purchasing Russian aircraft. The air force of Egypt are the front-line MiG-29M and MiG-29M2 (the contract for 46 aircraft). Also in March 2019 edition "Kommersant" wrote that Egypt is acquiring from Russia a few dozen heavy multipurpose fighters su-35, the transaction value is estimated at two billion dollars. This makes Egypt one of the largest buyers of Russian aircraft, but still it is not obvious that Cairo will now decide to strengthen their own air force and su-57Э.

The Most likely buyer of su-57Э experts believe Algeria which is the largest buyer of Russian weapons in Africa. Algeria very long time buying the latest Soviet and then Russian military equipment, including aircraft. In the air force this North African country are the Russian multipurpose fighters su-30MKA, su-35. Most likely, Algeria had become the first foreign buyer of tactical fighter-bomber su-34. Moreover, this country is also interested in experimental Russian weapons, for example BMPT, proving that they are ready to buy is not the most popular technique. Given the close cooperation between Algeria and Russia in military-technical sphere and the willingness of Algeria to be the first country, purchasing and implementing new Russian military developments, it seems likely that the Algerians will be the launch customer for the su-57Э.To potential buyers su-57Э, but in a different corner of the world, include Malaysia, which already operates a heavy Russian su-30MKM. In March of this year the Russian plane of the fifth generation was shown to the Prime Minister of this Asian country. Given the fact that the neighbor of Malaysia in the Singapore region not so long ago announced the acquisition of the US a small batch of F-35, Malaysia can accelerate the process of acquiring its own aircraft fifth generation, who chose the Russian option.

Su-57Э for India and China

Traditionally the biggest buyers of Russian arms and military equipment are India and China. Both countries can also be considered as customers of the su-57Э. India was the partner of Russia in the development of advanced fifth generation fighter FGFA, which was developed on the basis of the su-57 was supposed to be an export version of the aircraft. Apparently, India finally refused to implement this joint project in April last year. The media reported that India was unhappy with the performance of stealth prototypes, T-50, also questioned the effectiveness of the radars and avionics of the new aircraft. At the same time in a joint project FGFA aircraft, which is planned to export to foreign customers, Delhi accounted for a third of the funding.

Su-35 the PLA air force

Despite the rejection of the joint development of fifth generation fighter aircraft, India may still be a customer of the export version of su-57. The Indian air force has accumulated rich experience in the acquisition and operation of military equipment of Soviet and Russian manufacture. Armed with the Indian air force consists of about 250 multipurpose fighters su-30MKI. The world's largest operator of this aircraft company model. India still does not eliminate the possibility of acquiring su-57Э. Interest in the aircraft of the fifth generation can warm up recent air, the conflict with Pakistan, which the Indian air force lost a modernized MiG-21, not shooting down any enemy aircraft.

China may acquire from Russia the fifth generation fighter su-57Э, despite the presence of the own aircraft fifth generation. However, the size of an acquired party may be restricted. Despite developing its own fifth-generation fighter J-20, China in 2015, bought from Russia 24 su-35, paying for the party by two billion dollars and becoming the first foreign buyer of this machine. Aircraft cost to China is quite expensive – about $ 83 million for each su-35. Based on this, one can imagine that the su-57Э on the international arms market will cost even more.

Purchased in Russia su-35 to China was satisfied. Russian fighters often accompany in-flight Chinese strategic bombers H-6K. The Chinese praised long-range missiles of the Russian multipurpose fighter, the radar is able to simultaneously track up to 30 and shoot at 8 targets, and the availability of engines with thrust vector control. Against this background, it is worth noting that the Chinese aircraft J-20, which experts also believe more stealthy than the su-57, second last in the engines. The Russian model is superior to the celestial plane even with the engines of the first stage – the AL-41F1, when the Russian fighter will get more advanced engines of the second stage, known as "article 30", the combat capabilities of the su-57 will increase even more. In this respect China may be interested in the su-57 because of the engines, with which Beijing still has problems. The danger this transaction could be that China is using Russian technology to reengineering, literally dismantling the machine the cogs and then reproducing their own businesses. In the field of copying and appropriation of foreign technologies and theirimprovements by making the design their own changes, China has succeeded for a long time.

Su-57 pilot batch

Three regiments of su-57 for the Russian space forces

Wednesday, may 15, 2019 the President of Russia Vladimir Putin made a statement about the imminent contract for the purchase of 76 su-57. The corresponding statement the President made at the next meeting on defense issues. According to Putin, earlier in accordance with the state armaments program until 2028 VKS was to receive only 16 such aircraft. While free information is available on contract for only 12 aircraft the kit to equip one squadron. Such a small contract even allowed the journalists from the Chinese news Agency Sina known as the su-57 is the worst Russian military aircraft in history. Based on this, Chinese journalists do a conclusion that in Russia the fifth generation aircraft don't even need the Russian HQs.Now the volume of purchases seriously expanded. According to Vladimir Putin, soon to be signed contract for the supply of troops in 76 of the fifth generation fighter, which will have modern means of destruction. In addition, it is planned to create new aircraft the necessary ground infrastructure. The President noted that by 2028 it is necessary to re-equip three regiments HQs new fifth generation fighter. According to Putin, the change in the volume of the order of the su-57 is directly connected with the readiness of aircraft manufacturers to reduce the cost and the cost of weapons used by 20 percent. The President expressed hope that the revised and announced on 15 may, the plan will be executed.

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